Virginia Travel Blog

Taste the best of Virginia this season! There are many terrific breweries and cideries near our White Post, VA inn.

Ready to sample the richest flavors of the area? Discover the best of the best places in Virginia to sit back and enjoy a refreshing beer or flavorful cider.

Escutcheon Brewing Co

Born out of simple love for beer, Escutcheon Brewing Co was created by two brew enthusiasts who strive to brew “the right way”. The best ingredients are used to create a perfect brew, pint after pint.

Open Wednesday 4:00-8:00 pm, Thursday-Friday 4:00-10:00 pm, Saturday 12:00-10:00 pm & Sunday 12:00-8:00 pm

142 W Commercial St, Winchester, VA 22601

540-773-3042

Winchester Brew Works

With 9 beers on tap and a full tasting room, this location is keen on keeping things “fresh and interesting”. Winchester Brew Works is a thriving 3-barrel nano-company and currently the only majority woman-owned and brewed location in Virginia.

Open Sunday 12:00-9:00 pm, Monday & Thursday 4:00-9:00 pm, Friday 4:00-10:00 pm & Saturday 12:00-11:00 pm

320 N Cameron St, Winchester, VA 22601

540-692-9242

Backroom Brewery

Located in the heart of Shenandoah River Valley, this local favorite is a boutique farm brewery that originated as a herb farm that grew culinary and medicinal herbs. It is now the first ever farm brewery in the area!

Open daily 11:00 am-9:00 pm

150 Ridgemont Rd, Middletown, VA 22645

540-869-8482

Winchester Cider Works

This destination for delicious Virginia cider was established in a collaborative effort between a local apple grower and an engineer from English with a love a good quality cider. They combined their passions to bring the best cider to the American drinking public.

Open Saturday-Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm

2504 N Frederick Pick, Winchester, VA 22603

540-550-3800

Wild Hare Hard Cider

This micro-cidery is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is made from fruit right from the orchards of Shenandoah Valley.

Open Friday-Sunday 12:00-6:00 pm

33735 Snickersville Turnpike #104, Bluemont, VA 20135

703-216-8630

Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery

Stop by this wonderful location for craft ciders. Choose from ciders with fresh ginger and co-fermented varieties.

“Our style can best be described as eclectic and accessible, for we believe there should be a cider to suit a wide variety of tastes and food pairings.”

Open Tuesday-Sunday 12:00-6:00 pm

Middleburg, Virginia

540-687-8100

Old 690 Brewing Company

Don’t forget about this local gem. Old 690 was one of the first limited breweries to open in the state. On a mission to “brew and serve a unique yet balanced variety of fresh craft beers”, this one is a must-top. As a fun added bonus, 690 is pet-friendly!

Open Friday 5:00-9:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am-9:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am-6:00 pm

Purcellville, VA

540-687-8100

Cobbler Mountain Cellars

Enjoy pint parties, pumpkin harvest and incredible beverages at Cobbler Mountain Cellars in Delaplane, Virginia. This family farm was brought back to life and now has

Open Thursday-Sunday and Mondays 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (During warmer months Sat. & Suns. until 6 p.m. May – October) They are closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays unless by reservation.

Sunflower Cottage Brewery

With refreshing beer and a full menu, you can enjoy the Virginia craft beer scene here anytime! Stop in and enjoy a flight, glass, or even a reusable growler! Sunflower Cottage truly has something for everyone. Check out their extensive menu.

Open Wednesday – Monday until 9:00 pm

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Close your eyes and picture this… the air has a slight chill in it but the sun is warm on your face. It’s early October and you are on a weekend getaway in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Away from work and everyday responsibilities, you are indulging in a weekend of relaxation and romance with your love. It’s Sunday afternoon, the end of your luxurious weekend retreat and you break away from your comfortable room and head to a beautiful multi-course wine dinner. You spend the evening sampling delectable food and wine pairings from France’s wine regions.

How does that sound? We think it sounds like the perfect way to unwind and savor the early fall weather. Guests love adding our wine dinners to their itineraries for the perfect romantic getaway, honeymoon, anniversary trip, or just a much-needed break. Treat yourself to a weekend getaway and save your spot for our Tour de France Afternoon Wine Dinner now… it’s going to fabulous! Here are a few more details…

October 2nd 2016

Meet & Greet @ 12:30 & Afternoon Dinner @ 1:00pm-4:30pm

Spend an afternoon touring the wine regions of France, with sommelier Christian Borel. We will be paring wine and food from each wine region of France. From Alsace to the Languedoc, the cuisine and wines are each unique and you will have the chance to sample each and choose a favorite. Chef Steven Ferrell will be utilizing ingredients from the best of Shenandoah Valley’s harvest season to bring you the Culinary Tour de France, a delectable masterpiece! The afternoon will be a multi-course affair that you won’t soon forget. Save your spot today and get ready to ring in the fall season the best way possible.

See a sneak peek of the menu here!

Call 1.540.837.1375 for reservations or book online to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to have you join us!

Virginia is a gorgeous place to spend the summer. There’s lots to do around our french-inspired White Post bed and breakfast. Our rooms are comfortable and come with an array of luxurious amenities. But one of our guests’ favorite things about the property is the food! La Table Provencale is an award winning Northern Virginia restaurant that is proud to serve the freshest local ingredients with a crowd pleasing menu everyone is sure to love. Pack your bags and your appetite and make your way to Virginia for the finest food and wine around!
It’s harvest time in Virginia and the gardens and orchards around our property are in full use during these warm summer months. We gather the freshest, highest quality ingredients and put them to work making delicious entrees that you will savor with your loved one on warm summer evenings. Dine outside among the peaceful chirp of crickets and the glitter of fireflies. Whether in the warm sun or by romantic moonlight, the ambiance will be as delectable as the cuisine. Make your delicious time at the inn even more special with our newest package for couples who love to eat great food and sample fine wine!

Sip & Savor Special

Enjoy a two night stay in one of our cozy suites or premier rooms, tasting of red, white, and rose wine on the terrace or in the bar & lounge, then join us for farm to table dining at La Table Provencale and enjoy a $50 dinner credit. As a parting gift, you’ll receive a jar of our homemade jam or jelly from our orchard to enjoy. For an extra pampering treat, add a couples massage for $115.00 per person. Go on a one-of-a-kind wine tour for more luxurious sipping this summer too!

• Package Price for PREMIER ROOMS: 575.00
• Package price for SUITES: 650.00

Sunday-Friday, no third party gift certificates, cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, available now through August 26.

Want to get your taste buds watering early? View our amazing bar menu here.

It’s officially summertime and you deserve a break! Take some time off of work and plan a Virginia summer vacation like no other! It’s time to unwind, be pampered and enjoy. Stay with us at our Virginia bed and breakfast and enjoy these 5 must-do events and activities.

River and Roots Festival at Watermelon Park – Come out June 24-26th for a one-of-a-kind festival, farmers market, unique workshops and more, all on the shores of the Shenandoah River. Also enjoy music featuring Tim O’Brien, The Keel Brothers, Furnace Mountain and many more! Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Fireworks – Join us for a spectacularly breathtaking fireworks show on July 3rd at 9pm in Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Food vendors and moon bounces will be nearby and the outdoor pool will be open until 8:45pm for fun before the fireworks start. Then grab a blanket to sit on and enjoy the show on a warm summer’s evening.

The 62nd Annual Clarke County Fair – July 4th – 6-10pm. Enjoy a concert and fireworks  with Clarke Community Band and fireworks at dusk. Bring your whole family or your loved one and celebrate Independence Day together!

Divine Wine Dinner – Discover the Regions of Italy with us, July 17th, 12:30-4:30pm. Arrive at 12:30 for a Meet and Greet with a wonderful dinner to follow. Sample from various wine regions of Italy and enjoy perfectly paired food that coordinates with the region’s cuisine. Jason Bise from the Country Vintner will be on hand along with Sommelier Christian Borel to match the wine and food created by Chef Steven Ferrell. We will be utilizing produce, herbs, and vegetables from our gardens and ingredients procured locally as they would do in Italy! The afternoon will be a multi-course affair. Dress is summer casual.

Book early as the Italian Wine Dinners are very popular!

Pamper Yourself with our Red, White & You Package – Enjoy a two night stay in one of our cozy suites or premier rooms, tasting of red, white, and rose wine on the terrace or in the bar & lounge, then join us for farm to table dining at La Table Provencale and enjoy a $50 dinner credit. As a parting gift, you’ll receive a jar of our homemade jam or jelly from our orchard to enjoy.

For an extra pampering treat, add a couples massage for $115.00 per person.

Package Price for PREMIER ROOMS: 575.00

Package price for SUITES: 650.00

Sunday-Friday, no 4th of July weekend, no third party gift certificates, cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, available now through August 15.

Now comes the hard part… choosing when to stay and which events to attend! Check your calendars and then book with us today. We look forward to hosting you in Virginia!

We are excited and honored to say that we have been voted one of the Best of Virginia 2016 by Virgina Living! Thank you to Virginia Living’s dedicated readers for voting for us! The Best of Virginia 2016 special issue can be purchased online at Shop.VirginiaLiving.com if you are interested in reading more about our favorite state and the home of our Virginia bed and breakfast.

Will you be visiting Virginia soon? Let us host you at our inn where you will enjoy a classic and romantic experience. The suites and rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable, perfect for a relaxing stay. In the mornings you will enjoy a gourmet breakfast with fresh fruit, house made granola, baked goods, and more. Be sure to visit La Table Provençale to savor fresh cuisine made from the best local ingredients. When you’re ready for a getaway, check our availability and book at your leisure!

There’s still time to book your travel plans and make it to our Virginia b&b in time for one of our favorite wine events of the year!

Save the Date! June 5, 2016

Meet & Greet at 12:30pm

Dinner 1pm to 4pm

Make your way to this delightful L’Auberge wine dinner with your friends, family, or loved one. Glen Manor Vineyards is located in Virginia, west of Washington D.C. Its unique location with mountains surrounding it makes for a beautiful place to spend time. You will enjoy this special area as much as you will enjoy the food!

Enjoy a farm to table style dinner featuring Virginia wines from Glen Manor Vineyard. Vinter Jeff White will be on hand to describe the wines, his vineyard and the philosophy and future of the Virginia wine industry. This one-of-a-kind alfresco event will include a whole roast pig, local produce, a Rappahannock oyster bar, and so much more.

Look forward to enjoying this divine menu:

First Course:

• Rappahannock Oyster Duo
• Provencal Tomato Bread Salad
• Deviled Eggs: smoked salmon, salmon caviar, eggs
• Cherry Glen Farm Goat Cheese Selection
• Housemade Head Cheese & Garden Pickles

Second Course:

• Earth-cooked Heritage Oaks Farm Berkshire Pork
• Roasted Shenandoah Seasonal vegetables, preserved lemon grilled asparagus
• Tarragon & boursin marble potato salad

Third Course:

• Jerry’s Berries Fruit Tart
• Virginia Honey Cake
• Goat Milk Baked Custard & Caramel

$135 per person.

Get your mouth watering with this wine list preview:

• Glen Manor Vineyards 2015 Morales Rose
• Glen Manor Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Franc
• Glen Manor Vineyards 2013 Hodder Hill

As if the delicious food weren’t enough reason to attend, Chef Steven Farrellis will also be at this event and will be creating delectable dishes with ingredients and produce from local farms. Chef Ferrell, our gourmet chef of La Table Provençale, is a seasoned professional with an impressive background. He prides himself on presenting the best dishes in the Shenandoah Valley. Rick Supchak from Heritage Oaks Grange will be there to talk about GMO free, local foods as well.

Consider making this special event part of a weekend getaway; the dinner is on a Sunday, after all! Check our availability today and get excited to kick off summer with this lovely event.

Call 1.540.837.1375 to reserve your spot for the wine tasting dinner. We can’t wait to have you join us!

Book Now & Let Us Save You a Seat

Is Shenandoah Valley in your travel plans for late spring or early summer? Then make sure you don’t miss one of our favorite and most delightful wine events of the year. Our guests love attending wine events in Virginia, especially this time of year when the weather is divine.

Save the date for Glen Manor Vineyards Wine Dinner!

June 5, 2016

Meet & Greet Starting at 12:30 PM, Dinner 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Make your way to this delightful L’auberge wine dinner with your friends, family, or loved one. Enjoy a farm to table style dinner featuring Glen Manor Virginia wines of the highest quality. Vinter Jeff White will be on hand to describe the wines, his vineyard and the philosophy and future of the Virginia wine industry. This one-of-a-kind alfresco event will feature Chef Steven Ferrell’s  delectable dishes with ingredients and produce from local farms, including a whole roast pig, local produce, Rappahannock oysters, and so much more.

As if that weren’t enough, Rick Supchak from Heritage Oaks Grange will be there to talk about GMO free, local foods as well.

If you are a local and GMO free food enthusiast, have an interest in farm to table style dining, or just love to enjoy the perfect meal and glass of wine on your vacation, you will want to be at this event. Don’t miss it! Call 1.540.837.1375 to reserve your spot for the wine tasting dinner.

Book Now & Let Us Save You a Seat

Visiting Virginia this spring? Good news! We have some terrific events to share with you that you’ll love. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or family vacation to our Shenandoah Valley bed and breakfast, you will love these magnificent horse events… get your pen ready, you’re going to want to add these to your itinerary.

57th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour

Enjoy the perfect weekend this May close to the inn and just 45 minutes from downtown Washington, DC. Take your friends and family on a driving tour down winding country lanes with the gorgeous scenery of the nation’s horse capital all around you.

May 28-29, 10am- 5pm, owners of the nation’s most prestigious Thoroughbred breeding farms, show hunter barns, fox hunting barns, and country estates will open their doors and let you in to see for yourself how beautiful these unique venues are.

Admission is $25/person in advance and $30/person the day of the event

Call 540-687-5099 or Get More Information.

Upperville Colt & Horse Show

If you will be staying with us June 6-12 and are looking for an authentic and historical Virginia experience, attend the Upperville Colt & Horse show; it’s the oldest horse show in the nation! This show has featured incredible displays of jumpers, breeders, dressage, side saddle and more since 1853. Luckily for our guests, the show is located just 18 miles from the inn and we consider it a must-see for all of our guests.

You and your family and friends will love getting an inside look at horse nation and all that goes into these fine events. Now all that’s left to do is book a stay with us in Shenandoah, Virginia. We look forward to hosting you!

There’s even more to love about our Shenandoah bed and breakfast than just the romantic atmosphere, luxurious amenities, and delicious breakfast. One of the best parts about staying with us at L’Auberge Provencale is our Shenandoah, Virginia location where there is always something to do! We have compiled a list of the best of the best activities to check out this season. Each of these 5 things will fill up your spring and take you into summer. If you still haven’t decided when to plan your Virginia getaway, be sure to plan it around one of these spectacular events.

Travel just half an hour from the inn to experience the 91st Virginia Gold Cup in The Plains, VA Saturday May 7th. Join 50,000 other spectators and be up close for the biggest horse event of the year! Participate in one of the Virginia Gold Cup’s honored traditions and compete in the Tailgate Contest. Be creative and choose a tailgating theme with decorations and special food and drinks. Keep it fun and easy or go all out… it’s up to you! Set up a small picnic or large tailgate spot and enjoy the day.

Do you have a special mother in your life who deserves to be celebrated? Take her out for Mother’s Day at the wonderful La Table Provencale for a memorable meal. Enjoy a delicious four or five course meal and selections from the chef’s tasting menu. With farm to table style dining and the freshest ingredients, you will savor every bite of delicious cuisine. Book a table here for May 8, between 12-7pm.

Soak up the local culture and get inspired with Art at the Mill in the quaint town of Millwood. Stop by May 7-8 and experience one of the best known art shows in the area. Thousands of artists and buyers come out every year to appreciate the local artistic talent.

Celebrate the the blossoming spring season at the Virginia State Arboreum’s Annual Plant Sale, May 7-8. You won’t find a larger collection of gorgeous, high-quality plants anywhere else. Growers will be at the sale to provide expert tips and information and to help you find just what you’re looking for. One of the biggest and best plant sales in the country takes place just 2 minutes away from our Virginia bed and breakfast, so don’t miss it!

If you will be staying with us June 6-12 and are looking for an authentic and historical Virginia experience, attend the Upperville Colt & Horse show; it’s the oldest horse show in the nation! This show has featured incredible displays of jumpers, breeders, dressage, side saddle and more since 1853. Luckily for our guests, the show is located just 18 miles from the inn and we consider it a must-see for all of our guests.

Now that you have a full spring itinerary full of activities, all that’s left to do is book a stay with us in Shenandoah, Virginia. We look forward to hosting you!

The earliest of flowers are springing up and the greening of the fields has begun.  The vineyards will be starting to show their new shoots and the earliest of the wildflowers will be here in just a few weeks.  Snow bells are in bloom and the crocuses and tulips are starting to shyly poke their green leaves through the mulch reaching towards the sky.

The ground hog saw his shadow and with that good news, spring is on it’s way.  It is a great time to visit the Shenandoah National Park and the Virginia State Arboretum at Blandy Farm where the little critters are creeping out of their winter dens and life is renewing and rejuvenating.  Birds are making their spring migration and we have seen our first robins!  Hiking and biking are best in the spring when the air is still slightly crisp and the sun warms the day.

Easter is just a few weeks away and at L’Auberge Provencale we are delighted to start to use the bounty of our surrounding farms in our restaurant and brasserie. Our friends at Shenandoah Seasonal are already in full swing providing us with organic vegetables and we are happy to report our farmers of gmo free, free range chickens, ducks, pork and beef are able to provide us again with the freshest and best.

Apple Blossom Time in the Orchard

Reserve early for Easter brunch and don’t forget Mother’s Day is just around the corner.   So hop over the mountain and get out of the city to reunite with natures promise at our romantic Virginia bed and breakfast.